Taiwan soars on AI boom but two-tier economy risks run deep

Taiwan has a habit of surprising the world. In the second quarter of this year, its economy roared ahead by 8% compared with a year earlier—the fastest pace in four years. That number alone would be enough to turn heads, but the context makes it...

Taiwan estimates China spent 40% more on Pacific drills last year to hit $21 bln

China spent $21 billion on military exercises in the Taiwan Strait, the East and South China Sea and the Western Pacific last year, nearly 40% higher than 2023, according to Taiwan government estimates based on its tracking of aircraft and ships...

Taiwan estimates China spent 40% more on Pacific drills last year to hit US$21 billion

"China's ongoing military expansion and grey-zone provocations are severely undermining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region," Taiwan's defence ministry said in a statement to Reuters, which did not address the report's spending and...

Taiwan envoy to EU pledges utmost efforts in new role

Taipei, Aug. 29 (CNA) Taiwan's new envoy to the European Union and Belgium, Shieh Jhy-wey (謝志偉), has pledged to fully dedicate himself to his new role. "Entrusted with the president's order, I will, as always, give my utmost," said Shieh, who had...

Taiwan eyes FTA with India 

Taipei, Aug 29: Amid global trade uncertainties and a shifting geopolitical landscape, Taiwan has expressed a strong desire to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India. The proposed pact is seen as a crucial step to deepen economic...

Taiwan foreign minister visits Philippines: source

TAIPEI - Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung visited the Philippines, a diplomatic source in Taiwan said Thursday, marking a rare instance in which a visit to the country by the island's foreign minister has become public. The Chinese government...

Taiwan Awards EPC Contract for 7th LNG Import Terminal

Taiwan's CPC has awarded Taipei-based engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services provider, CTCI, a NT$29.6 billion ($990 million) contract to build the island's seventh LNG import terminal.

Taiwan blasts Lamola for claiming it has no office in Washington DC

The Taiwanese government has castigated South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola for claiming that Taiwan has no representative office in the United States capital, Washington, DC. Taiwan has a large office...

Exclusive-Taiwan estimates China spent 40% more on Pacific drills last year to hit $21 billion

By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) -China spent $21 billion on military exercises in the Taiwan Strait, the East and South China Sea and the Western Pacific last year, nearly 40% higher than 2023, according to Taiwan government...

World News | Taiwan Detects 19 PLA Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Around Its Territory

Taipei [Taiwan], August 29 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Defense detected 19 Chinese military aircraft, seven Chinese naval vessels and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Friday. As per the MND, of the...

Singer Angela Zhang defends herself against criticism from Taiwan media, earning support of mainland netizens

Angela Zhang Photo: Courtesy of Mango TVSinger and actress Angela Zhang, born in Taiwan island, criticized media on the island on Thursday after they claimed that she hadn't returned to the island for a concert for seven years and had no...

Powerful U.S. senator arrives in Taiwan to discuss security

By Fabian Hamacher TAIPEI (Reuters) -U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, the chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee and one of the strongest advocates for Taiwan in the U.S. Congress, arrived in Taipei on Friday to discuss security at a...

Head of powerful US Senate armed services panel arrives in Taiwan to discuss defence

TAIPEI: US Senator Roger Wicker, the Republican chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee and one of the strongest advocates for Taiwan in the US Congress, arrived in Taipei on Friday (Aug 29) Wicker said he was visiting to...

DFA affirms One China stance after Marcos remarks on Taiwan

MANILA, Philippines — After controversial comments from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. about the Philippine stance on Taiwan, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that the country still views the island as a province of China. At a Senate...

Head of powerful US Senate armed services panel arrives in Taiwan to discuss defense

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. (1st UPDATE) US Senator Roger Wicker says his visit is to 're-emphasize the partnership and the security friendship agreement that the United...

High heat alert issued for western Taiwan

Taipei, Aug. 29 (CNA) The Central Weather Administration (CWA) has issued a high heat alert for seven areas in western Taiwan, with temperatures in New Taipei expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius or higher. The alert, issued at 7:23 a.m. Friday,...

E&R Highlights Laser and Plasma Technologies for Advanced Packaging at SEMICON Taiwan 2025

KAOHSIUNG, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As AI, HPC, and 5G drive semiconductor innovation, advanced packaging has become the next strategic focus. Yole Group projects the market to exceed USD 50 billion by 2025, with fan-out panel-level packaging...

NFRA backs Taiwan-funded insurers in Fujian; China boosts service exports with insurance support - Weekly industry regulatory updates

External elements using Taiwan to contain China are playing with fire, will only get burnt: Chinese vice FM

Drugs, smuggling and abductions: inside the fast and furious world of pigeon racing in Taiwan

There’s almost nothing some handlers won’t do to win. Competitors have been kidnapped and then offered up for ransom. Others have reportedly been smuggled on to high-speed trains to get to the finish line first. Some are said to be kept hungry so...